Deborah Colfax
Summary
Rehabilitation professional with solid foundation in leading rehabilitation services and enhancing patient care. Recognized for driving impactful rehabilitation initiatives and fostering collaborative team environment. Known for flexibility and reliability, always adapting to changing needs while ensuring consistent results. Expertise in patient care management and team leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist Assistant
Prime Healthcare/ Nodaway Nursing Home
02.2022 - Current
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Provided support for patients during therapeutic group activities, fostering a positive and collaborative environment conducive to healing.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance clinical decision-making and improve treatment outcomes.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Contributed to the success of multidisciplinary team meetings by facilitating open communication between providers about patient progress and care plan adjustments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Executed plan of care for patients established by RPT
- Managed large rehab team consisting of all disciplines of rehab therapy
- Patient screening
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Healthcare
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Provided support for patients during therapeutic group activities, fostering a positive and collaborative environment conducive to healing.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehabcare Inc
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Provided support for patients during therapeutic group activities, fostering a positive and collaborative environment conducive to healing.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Eclipse Home Health
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Enhanced patient recovery times by implementing personalized rehabilitation programs under supervision of physical therapists.
Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
12.2012 - 04.2016
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Provided support for patients during therapeutic group activities, fostering a positive and collaborative environment conducive to healing.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO05-1990
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Clinical Supervision
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Managed and resolved billing issues which led to positive reimbursement.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Currently hold PTA licensure in 6 states.
BLS certified
Aquatic therapy
Previously certified Silver Snicker Aquatic instructor
Previously certified Aerobic instructor
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist Assistant
Prime Healthcare/ Nodaway Nursing Home
02.2022 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
09.2018 - 02.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Healthcare
11.2016 - 09.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehabcare Inc
08.2016 - 11.2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
Eclipse Home Health
04.2016 - 08.2016
Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
12.2012 - 04.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Penn Valley Community College
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